Urumqi Police Seize 310 Crypto Mining Machines at Illegal Repair Site

According to Urumqi authorities, police discovered and seized 310 cryptocurrency mining machines awaiting repair during a March 25, 2026 patrol in the High-Tech Zone, with the case remaining under further investigation.

Summary

Urumqi police investigated an illegal electronic cryptocurrency mining machine repair site after officers found the operation during a patrol in a key area of the High-Tech Zone on March 25, 2026. Authorities counted 310 mining machines pending repair and seized the equipment for further investigation. The update identifies the discovery date, location, and the number of machines involved in the case.

Terms & Concepts
  • cryptocurrency mining: The process of using specialized computing hardware to support blockchain transaction validation and receive digital asset rewards.
  • mining machines: Specialized devices built to perform the computational work required for cryptocurrency mining operations.